ERIC_NO:
ED407964
TITLE:
Chinese Mythology: Background and Influences. Asian Studies Instructional Module.
AUTHOR:
VanVickle, Linda
PUBLICATION_DATE:
1997
ABSTRACT:
This curriculum outline introduces the components of a world mythology and contemporary literature course which incorporates an Asian module
focusing on Chinese mythology. Following a course description that discusses
the rationale for incorporating Chinese mythology, the goals and student
objectives of the course are introduced, emphasizing the use of Chinese
myths in conjunction with myths of other cultures in analyzing literary
work. Next, the outline and assignments for the course are presented,
focusing on the transition from general background material on mythology
to creation myths from a wide range of cultures, fertility myths which
explore the relationships between people and their gods, hero myths as
representatives of the culture's values, and the influence of ancient
myths through their themes, characters, and motifs. The criteria for
evaluating students is then presented, followed by a list of general
discussion questions applicable to most cultures' myths. The remainder
of the course outline describes the activities and strategies for presenting
the material, and lists the audiovisual aids used in the course. Course
material and assignments are appended. Contains an annotated bibliography.
(TGI)
MAJOR_DESCRIPTORS:
Chinese Culture; Course Content; Cross Cultural Studies; Mythology;
MINOR DESCRIPTORS:
Asian Studies; College English; Community Colleges; Cultural Influences; Cultural Pluralism; Curriculum Guides; English Curriculum; Foreign Countries; Learning Modules; Literature; Two Year Colleges;
IDENTIFIERS:
*China
PUBLICATION_TYPE:
052